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"What Exactly is the Opioid Crisis?"
Join us for a luncheon, presentation, and panel discussion covering the Opioid Crisis with Dr. Rahul Gupta, featured on WXXI's airing of NOVA: Addiction. NARCAN training will also be offered.

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Join us for the most extravagant event of the sixth annual Rochester Cocktail Revival, the 2019 RCR Gala: a night beneath the heavens with Lunazul Tequila and Larceny Bourbon. Mingle beneath a magical projection show in the Strasenburgh Planetarium while enjoying cocktails crafted by Rochester's finest bartending talent.

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Be whisked away in the memories of the 50's and 60's with America's sweetheart of song: Connie Francis. The story follows a down-on-her luck music fan who just lost her most prized possession: her Connie Francis scrapbook! Audiences will experience the retelling of her memories as they come to life on stage. Featuring greatest hits including "Where the Boys Are," "Stupid Cupid," "Lipstick On Your Collar," "Everybody's Somebody's Fool," and many more.

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This spring, introduce your family to the joys of gardening and giving back to the community by adopting a garden plot at the GCV&M Nature Center. Even if you aren't ready to adopt, stop in for the afternoon to help tend unclaimed plots and learn about local plants and pollinators.

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This spring, introduce your family to the joys of gardening and giving back to the community by adopting a garden plot at the GCV&M Nature Center. Even if you aren't ready to adopt, stop in for the afternoon to help tend unclaimed plots and learn about local plants and pollinators.

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Experience the RMSC after dark, like you’ve never experienced it before for an evening full of family fun. Grab your goggles and discover the wild side of science! Explore the anatomy of explosions, the trajectory of projectiles and try your hand at crazy experiments to make things fizz, go pop, bang and boom.

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This multimedia concert takes the audience on a spectacular journey through space, exploring the connections between the vastness of the universe and our significance in today’s world. It features visuals created by astronomer Kyle Kremer, original soundtrack by Mathew Fuerst and James Stephenson, and compositions by J. S. Bach, Anthony Plog, and Anthony DiLorenzo.

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These recitals are performances given by students of ECMS and includes students of all ages, and all instruments - you never know what you might hear next! Our showcase recitals present an opportunity for our students to demonstrate their hard work and achievements to friends, family, and the community.

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Legendary actor and 8-Time Emmy Award-Winner ED ASNER (Mary Tyler Moore Show, Lou Grant, Elf, Up!, etc.) comes to CenterStage Theatre at the JCC in the Comedy/Drama A Man and His Prostate. Based on a true-life experience, a man discovers his inner self in more ways than one as he faces un-expected surgery while vacationing in Italy. A near tragedy is masterfully transformed into a one-man comedy, perfectly portrayed by Ed Asner.

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Discover the local connections and rich culture, past–and–present, of the Haudenosaunee people in our Native Peoples of the Americas and At the Western Door exhibits. Follow their stories and discover the Haudenosaunee relationship with nature, the importance of clan structure, oral histories, The Great Law of Peace, and more as you compare and contrast the culture before and after contact with Europeans. Discuss how the Haudenosaunee maintain their cultural identity in today’s society. This guided tour through two of the RMSC’s most beloved exhibits connects their story with unique objects from our vast collections.

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Smoke, fire and darkness encompass a hydrothermal vent. Take a dive into the depths of the ocean to learn more about the life that exhibits in this extreme environment. Audiences participating in this program will be engaged with Science on a Sphere, a three dimensional data visualization tool.

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Using the intricate dioramas in our 2nd floor Native Peoples of the Americas gallery, take a closer look at the Algonquin, Apache, Haida, Pueblo, Inuit, Haudenosaunee, and Plains cultures. Compare and contrast the past material culture of these various groups of Native Americans living across North America. How are the religious, social, political, economic, technological, and artistic aspects of these communities affected by geography? Hands-on artifacts and natural materials from the Teaching Collection aid in the exploration of geographic and environmental diversity and the roles they played in family and community life across cultures. Continue the discussion on how Native Americans continue to contribute to cultural diversity in America.

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Discover how tropical cyclone observations were made through history. Observe patterns of this season’s storms through satellite imagery. Audiences participating in this program will be engaged with Science on a Sphere, a three dimensional data visualization tool.

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One of the most popular arts festivals in New York State, Fairport Canal Days sets sail June 1st & 2nd, with an opening chicken BBQ and concert on the evening of May 31st. Join us and enjoy over 200 artisans, many fine food vendors, and great live music. It's family friendly, fantastic fun.

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Dads and Grandfathers receive free admission today when accompanied by a youth(s) age 3 - 12. Visit the museum's collection of vintage trolley cars, a steam locomotive, highway and horse-drawn vehicles and special exhibits.

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Nowadays we have easy, reliable access to new clothes, linens, and other textiles. But what did people do for clothing and other fabric needs in the days before ready-to-wear or online shopping? May 21-26 we will be featuring 19th-century fiber arts, so grab your favorite sewist, knitter, or quilter and come on down! Discover how early settlers raised sheep for wool, and flax for linen. Explore the steps involved in harvesting, spinning, and dyeing fibers to create wearable cloth. Visit with village artisans and admire their handiwork while you follow the history of fibers from the Pioneer Settlement to the High Victorian Era. Get hands-on with fiber arts all week!

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Latin-pop songstress Gina Chavez is a 10-time Austin Music Award winner and NPR Tiny Desk concert series performer known for passionate, bilingual songs that traverse cumbia, bossa nova, vintage pop, reggaeton, and folk. With dynamic vocals and sharp social commentary, Chavez and her band take audiences on a journey through the Americas, expertly blending sounds with tension and grace.

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Travel the globe to investigate the spectacular soundscapes of Costa Rica’s rainforests, Hawaii’s coral reefs, and Mongolia’s vast grasslands. Learn how animals use sounds to survive and communicate in lush, but threatened environments.

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Created in collaboration with the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Harlem 100 celebrates one of the most influential artistic movements of our country and pays homage to the presentations made famous in the Apollo Theater, the Cotton Club, and other celebrated venues of the Harlem Renaissance.

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A happy hour like no other, set in the beautiful Historic Village! Sample local craft beer, wine, cider and more, including GCV&M’s own Fat Ox and Intrepid Ales. Live music, food, and after-hours access to the historic village all make for a fun and unique night out with friends, plus you can take the party home with wine and growlers of your favorite beer on sale!

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Based on the New York Times best-selling book by Koni Yamada, an ensemble of dancers create a magical world the whole family can enjoy where ideas grow and take flight.Produced by Inlet Dance Theatre, one of Ohio’s most innovative contemporary dance companies, What Do You Do with an Idea follows a child and his idea.

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Known for their exciting and emotional blend of ballet, modern and jazz, their program includes Koresh’s latest work Inner Sun, in collaboration with composer John Levis and poet Karl Mullen. Inspired by the parallel between the earth's core and that of the human body and spirit —this work celebrates the human spirit’s ability to create the warmth and power that drives our journeys.

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In its heyday during the 1920s and 1930s, the popular Cotton Club in New York City’s Harlem featured such prominent African-American entertainers as Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Join Jeff Tyzik and your RPO as the excitement of those glory days is brought to Kodak Hall!

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Join the Jones Farm cook to learn 19th-century cheese-making techniques and the importance of the farm dairy during this time in American history. Prepare a hearty noon meal and take home a share of the finished cheese. Ages 16 to adult.

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Let’s kickoff the tourist season in Niagara Falls!
Join Old Falls Street, USA for a Memorial Day Weekend Celebration from Saturday, May 25th – Monday, May 27th with activities from 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. daily.

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We depart from Earth to visit favorite planets and stars, accurately shown with virtual 3-D models. Then we return to Rochester to preview the 2024 solar eclipse and descend to the micro world of molecules and atoms. “Carl,” the original star projector, also makes an appearance.

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Create your own rain barrel and take it home — we supply everything but the rain. Rain barrels are a great way to collect rain water to be repurposed for lawn and garden watering, saving you money and resources!

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Create your own rain barrel and take it home—we supply everything but the rain. Water usage increases by approximately 30 percent in the summer months due to watering gardens, filling pools and more. Rain barrels are a great way to challenge that percentage and maintain a cost-effective process.

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The Louis S. Wolk Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester established the Ames Amzalak Rochester Jewish Film Festival (RJFF) in 2001 to present the best contemporary Jewish-themed films from around the world to the Rochester community. RJFF exists to promote awareness and pride in the diversity of all people; to strengthen community consciousness of Jewish identity, history and culture; to provide a forum for community gatherings that allows valuable dialogue; and to create an international showcase for filmmakers who are Jewish or whose work explores Jewish themes.

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Join Master Naturalist Chris Kieber and Herbalist Dave Kieber as they find, identify, harvest and prepare some seasonally available wild plants from Western New York. Building on previous classes held during the autumn, this class will feature spring/early summer plants. The folklore and uses of other common wild plants encountered during the day’s activities will be covered.

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Thrill to the excitement of over 100 stage and street performers, professional actors, comedians and musicians who whimsically recreate an authentic English Renaissance village. Dozens of artisans demonstrate their fine craftsmanship and sell their unique wares. Delicacies like steak-on-a-stake, pita pockets, succulent turkey legs, and more!

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Thrill to the excitement of over 100 stage and street performers, professional actors, comedians and musicians who whimsically recreate an authentic English Renaissance village. Dozens of artisans demonstrate their fine craftsmanship and sell their unique wares. Delicacies like steak-on-a-stake, pita pockets, succulent turkey legs, and more!

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Rochester's favorite New Year's Eve tradition of politically based satire ripped from current headlines. Irreverent, uproarious, and adamantly bi partisan, the award-winning troupe has been featured numerous times on primetime TV, as well as four times a year on its popular NPR specials.

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W. Kamau Bell delivers incisive, scathingly funny commentary on modern society that will change your view of race, politics, and social issues in America. His edgy yet level-headed view of the world leaves you with a more hopeful understanding of our country’s challenges, as well as conversation-stoking takeaways on humanity and social change that will have you contemplating the state of the union long after he has left the stage.

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Swim in for the kickoff of Wild Kratts®: Ocean Adventure! Dive into an underwater world and explore ocean habitats, meet fascinating creatures, and use the powers of science and teamwork to help brother Chris and martin Kratt solve problems, help animals, and fend off villains.

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Experience “the energy of life,” told through the percussive sounds of Japanese taiko drums. Since its formation in Nara, Japan in 1993, YAMATO has traveled for performances in 53 countries. While paying respect to traditional taiko drumming, YAMATO has breathed new life into the art form.

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Yesterday and Today is the high energy and entertaining interactive Beatles experience featuring brothers Billy, Ryan and Matthew McGuigan and a rock band. No wigs, no accents, the focus is on the audience experience and the memories they carry for these legendary songs. The performers ask the audience to write down song requests and share their personal connection to the song before the show and at intermission which drive the show; no two shows are ever the same!